Python Developer - Freelance - Prague, Czech Republic

Your area of work:

The Software Engineer has the skills to develop large and / or complex programs, incl. design, coding and testing. As part of test responsibilities, the Software Engineer defines and creates test cases, executes test activities and reports on progress.

Your responsibilities:

- Test and automate tests and tools in python on topics of operability, stability/performance, failover/recovery, backup, and recovery.
- Maintain and operate a challenging production-like multi-environment Openshift cluster and postgres/veritas databases on RedHat linux.
- Analyse requirements, participate in review, clarification, and improvement
- Acquire technical and functional knowledge of clearing subsystems and exchange systems and share with the team.

Your profile:

- Advanced coding skills in python, bash, using git
- Expert knowledge of linux
- Investigation skills
- Test automation, writing/using of complex test framework
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Ability to work on own initiative, to identify problems and propose solutions
- Knowledge of openshift, jboss, postgresql, Veritas, AMQP
- Experience with technical aspects of design, implementation, testing, operation and/or support of large systems.

Optional Skills:

- Knowledge of financial markets, derivatives, trading, clearing
- Experience with legacy systems on OpenVMS, DCL
- Exposure to DevOps or cloud technology: AWS, Docker, Openshift
- University degree in information technology or engineering
- Willingness to travel to Frankfurt to get or share knowledge